I profiled the Moog Guitar back in June 2012. Unlike most synth
guitars The Moog Guitar uses proprietary
infinite sustain technology and harmonic blending to coax new and exiting
sounds out of this instrument. The Moog Guitar works best with the customized strings that give optimal sounds based on the strings metallurgy.

Recently Mr. Vo has developed a new way to modify the sound of
instruments with his most recent invention, the Vo-96 acoustic synthesizer.

Last year Vo unveiled the concept of turning an acoustic guitar
into a synthesizer with his LEV - 96. Through the new Vo – 96, Mr. Vo has taken
acoustic guitar synthesis a step farther.

The battery powered Vo – 96 fits on the lower side of an acoustic
guitar’s sound hole and extends to the bridge.

The Vo – 96, like its predecessor works on “vibration control
technology.” The unit physically alters how the strings vibrate, creating a
whole new soundscape.

Core 96 Module

Most synthesizers use microprocessors to alter digital waveforms
or with analog, alter the oscillation of the waveforms to mimic sounds of
instruments.

Roland technology uses the strings vibration to send signals via
the hex pickup to the synth unit. The guitar becomes more of a controller.

Vo has changed the way to modify a guitars sound. This can be
applied to other stringed instruments as well.

Normally magnetic guitar pickups turn the vibrations of a string
into electronic signals that are then amplified.

Vo’s unit takes the vibration or waveform that the guitar string
is producing and has the ability to determine 16 different harmonic partials
per string.

Each string can be separately controlled. Multiply this time 6
strings and the result is the Vo-96 can control 96 harmonic channels.All this
is done in real time and creates a myriad of possible sounds.

The unit is not for sale. As of this writing, it is just a
concept.

The LEV-96 is a reality, but is being beta tested by guitarists
such as Phil Keaggy and Kaki King.

There are but a few requirements a user would need once the
Vo-96 goes on the market.

You have a steel string flat top acoustic guitar. Your
guitar should have a standard sound hole in the usual position. A
standard guitar sound hole of near 4 inches in diameter is necessary. At its closest, the sound hole edge
should be located at least 3 inches away from the raised wood of the
bridge of the guitar.

The spacing of your strings at the bridge measured
between the E1 and E6 strings should be between 2 1/8″ to 2 3/8″ or 2.125″ to 2.375″.

The guitar body must not be unusually thin. The Vo-96
reaches 3 inches down into the instrument measured from the top surface
of the guitar.

The waist of the guitar – the narrowest portion of the body
– must measure at least 8 1/2 inches across.

Most common acoustic guitars will meet these standards.

The one thing that could be an issue is string height. There
needs to be adequate room under the strings for the Vo-96 unit. There needs to
be at least a 1 centimeter clearance. This is about the width of a AAA battery.

The features of the Vo-96 include:

12 physical sensor
actuator channels, 2 per string

96 virtual
channels of harmonic control, 16 per string

Capacitive
touch interface with LED status indication and lock-out

Power,
harmonic blend and note duration touch-sliders

Adjustable
modulation effects with instant preset save/recall

6
quick-change presets in 3 sets of 2 using odd, even and all harmonics

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